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11/08/2026

𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚!” ~ 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙚𝙡

Zero Waste Academy offers varied learning touchpoints. It starts with online sessions and progresses to peer-to-peer discussions, conversations with experts and group work.

Chiara, a MEF staff member and recent graduate of the Community Zero Waste Program Implementation Course, shares her key takeaways from the 8-day culmination program.

One salient point of RA 9003 is the daily waste household collection system carried out by the barangay workers.

For Chiara, experiencing this in Malabon led her to conclude that waste segregation and reduction are acts of care - for waste workers and the environment.

It is simple in a complex world: when households choose to segregate their waste, the working conditions of waste workers can improve, while more waste can be diverted from landfills, canals, and water streams.

Protecting the environment must go hand in hand with upholding the dignity, safety, and rights of the waste workers.

A reminder for today to be mindful of what we consume, how we consume, and why we dispose.

Zero Waste Academy registration closed yesterday (10 August), but the invitation to learn with Mother Earth Foundation continues through our different programs!

Stay tuned for more learning opportunities!

10/08/2026

“𝙕𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙒𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨” ~𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝑮𝒂𝒏̃𝒂𝒄

Arriving at the academy, Carmine embraced the challenge of learning both as a student and an organizer.

Zero Waste is not a linear process, it is rooted in relationships, continuous learning, and everyday habits shaped through trial and error.

She realized that relationship-building is at the heart of Zero Waste work, and that meaningful connections with communities and the environment can challenge dominant narratives and inspire change.

If you are ready to learn, unlearn, and grow through real-world experience, this is your chance to take part in the journey.

Applications are open until 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟐𝟔
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://bit.ly/zwa-2026

10/08/2026

⏳ 𝙇𝘼𝙎𝙏 𝘿𝘼𝙔 𝙏𝙊 𝘼𝙋𝙋𝙇𝙔!

This is your final chance to turn your Zero Waste ideas into real, community-driven action.

Join the 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 – 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 and gain the knowledge, tools, and support to create meaningful, lasting impact in your community.

✨ 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣?
• Learn practical, proven Zero Waste solutions you can apply immediately
• Strengthen your understanding of waste systems and community implementation
• Connect with a network of passionate advocates and changemakers
• Be equipped to lead real action on the ground

🌍𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚!
It’s a space to learn, collaborate, and take part in building solutions that move communities away from waste and toward sustainability.

Application deadline: 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 (𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔)
Course begins: 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
👉 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐰: https://bit.ly/zwa-2026

Don’t miss this opportunity! Your journey to building Zero Waste communities starts today.

09/08/2026

“𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨!” ~ 𝘾 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙚

C deepened her understanding and appreciation of waste management systems. In the learning exchanges in Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF) sites, her takeaway is the challenge of implementing policy frameworks. Particularly to the operations of Brgy Potrero, Malabon, Brgy Malpatic, City of San Fernando Pampanga, and Brgy Sabang, Larena, Siquijor, local innovations happen when there is a commitment from the barangay officials and community members, tested by circumstances. One very common theme of these successful models is care.

On days when resilience is demanded from them, she is reminded “𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘮𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥.” The challenges are not signals towards false solutions, but a call for proper implementation of RA 9003 - accountability and systemic actions.

Because of Zero Waste Academy, the powerful truth is crystal clear: the work becomes more meaningful when shared with people who believe in the same mission. Real change happens when people come together toward a common goal.

Be part of the movement. Take the next step toward building a zero waste future!

Applications are open until 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://bit.ly/zwa-2026

09/08/2026

⏳ 1 𝘿𝘼𝙔 𝙇𝙀𝙁𝙏! 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙤𝙤𝙣! ♻️

If you’ve been thinking about starting or strengthening Zero Waste efforts in your community, this is your sign!

The 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 is a hands-on learning experience designed to move you from ideas to action, equipping you with the tools, strategies, and confidence to make Zero Waste work on the ground.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪:
✨ Clear, actionable tools, not just concepts
🤝 A supportive network of fellow changemakers
🌍 The chance to create visible impact in your community
📈 Skills you can apply, scale, and sustain

This is your invitation. Whether you’re from an LGU, organization, school, or community group, your role matters in building solutions.

📅 Deadline: 𝟏𝟎 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
🚀 Course begins: 𝟐𝟕 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
👉 Apply now: bit.ly/zwa-2026

Don’t let this pass.

𝐁𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 💚

08/08/2026

“𝙎𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚.” ~ 𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚

During the dialogue with Philippine National Waste Workers in Dumaguete, Kate witnessed firsthand the resilience and pride of waste workers like Ate Aloja Santos, who, despite immense hardships, continues to find deep purpose in her work. Stories like hers remind us that the zero waste movement is not just about systems, but about people whose passion and determination keep it alive.

This experience led her to a powerful realization: while small actions matter, it is small actions done together that create transformative, lasting impact. When we align our efforts as a collective, the possibilities for environmental change become limitless. 🌏♻️

Ready to be part of something bigger? Join a community of changemakers and turn your small actions into collective impact.

Applications are open until 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://bit.ly/zwa-2026

08/08/2026

⏳2 𝘿𝘼𝙔𝙎 𝙇𝙀𝙁𝙏!

Ready to turn Zero Waste ideas into real action?

Join the 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 and gain the tools, knowledge, and network to create lasting impact in your community.

This course is designed for local leaders, advocates, organizations, and changemakers who want to move beyond concepts and start implementing real Zero Waste solutions on the ground.

✨Learn practical solutions
🤝Connect with fellow advocates
🌍Help build cleaner, more sustainable
communities

Whether you’re just starting or scaling up your efforts, this course is for you.

Application ends: 𝟏𝟎 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Course begins: 𝟐𝟕 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

👉Secure your spot now:
bit.ly/zwa-2026

Let’s build Zero Waste communities together, one step, one action, one habit at a time.💚

07/08/2026

⏳𝑳𝒂𝒔𝒕 3 𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒚!

The 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 is designed to make Zero Waste learning more accessible to individuals who are ready to implement programs, campaigns, and solutions in their own communities.

In this 12-week online course, you will gain:
• Practical knowledge grounded in real-world Zero Waste systems
• Opportunities to engage in live discussions with experts and peers
• Hands-on experience through activities and case studies
• Skills and confidence to design and implement lasting Zero Waste programs

Open to individuals, community leaders, CSOs, LGU representatives, educators, youth, and changemakers who want to drive real solutions on the ground.

The best part? The course is currently 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞.

📅 Applications close on 𝟏𝟎 𝘼𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
🔗 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙬: https://bit.ly/zwa-2026

Be part of advancing real Zero Waste solutions powered by strong systems and community action. ♻️

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

Mother Earth Foundation’s first stop of the Plastic Caravan was in Barangay Potrero on 18 July 2026. Co-organized with the Potrero United Youth Organization, we brought together pupils, parents, waste workers, and community leaders.

The audience was welcomed by “Turn Off the Plastic Tap,” an art installation inspired by the work of artivist Benjamin Von Wong. Created by the youth advocates and Potrero Waste Warriors, the installation delivered the call to end the overproduction of single-use plastic products and inspire a collective action for a plastic-free future.

Building on this message, our Zero Waste champion, PB Sheryl Nolasco, reminded the community that the real movement starts with collaborative action equipped with the right knowledge. Kagawad Khate Nolasco echoed this call by highlighting the initiatives of the barangay such as their very own eco store.

Throughout the event, we all learned about the realities of the plastic crisis, including the growing threat of microplastics in our human body.

“Iyong mga plastic ay nasa katawan na natin at unti-unting sinisira nito ang ating kalusugan” - SPTA

The challenge now is to make plastic-free choices in our everyday life. We have choices - use bao as food bowls, practice refill with our go to tumblers and channel the share-onian within us.

In Barangay Potrero Malabon, these choices are more accessible because of its Tingi Tindahan. Celebrating its first year anniversary, the initiative has diverted 145,000 worth of unnecessary plastic waste while creating livelihood for waste warriors.

Our Plastic Caravan continues to prove that solutions can start within communities, among us. We are committed to a future of and !